Technology is the application of science, so a good basic knowledge of science is essential if we are to design technologies of any kind. And everything that transforms energy or matter from one form to another is a technology, so science and technology really are basic for life, and certainly for designers.

M4.9 - In this first part we explore the relevance of space elevators to permaculture, then delve into the science of heat, flows, optics & materials in order to understand how to best design ovens, solar devices, heating & cooling technologies - with lots of examples

M4.10 -In this second part of exploring technology as the application of science, we delve into the basic science of fluids, of pathogens & of basic mechanics & vectors in order to become better designers of water systems, compost toilets & any built structures, large or small - with examples.

These classes are free for anyone to watch as we gifted them as part of the Re-Designing Eros Festival,

Richard Feynman - Fun to ImagineBBC Visions of the Future - the Quantum RevolutionThrough the Wormhole with Morgan FreemanInto the Universe with Stephen HawkingBrian Cox TED TalkBBC What Time is itBBC Wonders of the UniverseBBC Horizon - What Is Reality

Special thanks to everybody who's donated to keep the project alive and to those who helped track down the materials used in this video.

*Please note that dark matter and dark energy are considered to make up a majority of the universe, in addition to the 12 particles and 4 forces.

A Look Inside the Atom

What does the inside of an atom look like? Here, we'll look at the subatomic particles ( protons, neutrons, and electrons) that make up the atom. We'll see how the electrons orbit the nucleus, and talk about the masses of protons, neutrons, and electrons in amu, or atomic mass unit.

Mathematics gives you Wings

October 23, 2010 - Professor Margot Gerritsen illustrates how mathematics and computer modeling influence the design of modern airplanes, yachts, trucks and cars. This lecture is offered as part of the Classes Without Quizzes series at Stanford's 2010 Reunion Homecoming.Margot Gerritsen, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Energy Resources Engineering, with expertise in mathematical and computational modeling of energy and fluid flow processes. She teaches courses in energy and the environment, computational mathematics and computing at Stanford University.Stanford University:http://www.stanford.edu/